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Can ignition timing be set without power?

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Rolfbulmer:
Hi guys,
So my bike currently has no battery, ignition switch or power. But, I want to check the ignition timing and was wondering if it is in any way possible to do this without any ignition or power.

Oddjob:
Use a multi meter

K2-K6:
The "Fag paper" method is simplest without anything special to do it.

Open the points with your fingers, put fag paper in between, let points clamp paper. Then lightly pull on the paper while turning crankshaft until you feel the paper just start to release as the crankshaft lobe begins to lift the points. This is the firing point of the ignition literally as the points start to lift and should line up with the F mark on mechanism.

Rolfbulmer:
Thanks odd job.
Simple lad that I am could you explain exactly how to do this with a multi meter please.

Rolfbulmer:
Thanks k2-k6.
I will certainly give that a try.

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